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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.83, 1,752.52 and 710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.83, 1,752.52 and 710.33 is: 980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.83 : 1,752.52 = 710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.83/1,752.52 = 710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.83x = 1,752.52 × 710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.83x = 1,244,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,858.77/1,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.34

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